Mulliner and special colors
Mulliner colors may not be in standard formula libraries. The paint code and build details from the VIN give us a starting formula, which the spectrophotometer and test cards confirm against your car.
Bentley repair guide
Long lines, deep paint and superformed aluminum
The Continental GT launched in 2018 introduced superformed aluminum body sides: large panels shaped while hot, which allows the crisp lines over the rear wheels that a steel stamping can't easily achieve. It also uses a composite luggage lid, and the car mixes aluminum with steel elsewhere. The Flying Spur and Bentayga have their own mixes of aluminum and steel, and earlier Continentals were steel-based with aluminum panels. The badge doesn't tell us the material; the model and year do.
Bentleys are also heavy cars built on platforms shared within the Volkswagen Group: the Continental GT and Flying Spur with Porsche, the Bentayga with Audi and Lamborghini. The platforms are shared; the bodies, lamps, trim and paint are pure Bentley. We order parts by VIN, follow Bentley's repair information and plan the paint around long panels where any mismatch would show. See our multi-stage paint page for how layered colors are matched.
Since 1977 · Aarau and Parma
Bentley and the Agnelli family
Bentley is one of the British luxury makes the family workshops worked on in Aarau, Switzerland, where the business started in 1977, and later in Parma, Italy. Leonardo learned the trade from his father, Stefano. The Round Rock workshop, the family's first in Texas, is new, so the Bentley experience is the family's European experience.
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Superformed aluminum: what it means for a repair
Superforming heats aluminum and uses air pressure to shape it over a tool. The result is a single panel with deep, sharp lines.
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Sharp lines are hard to restore
Once a superformed panel is creased and stretched, its crisp feature lines are difficult to bring back by conventional dent work. Whether it is repaired or replaced depends on the damage and Bentley's repair information.
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Large panels mean large repairs
A body side is a big, continuous piece. Replacing or refinishing one affects the panels around it, so the plan shows exactly what's involved before you authorize it.
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Aluminum rules apply
Aluminum is repaired with dedicated tools in its own area so steel contamination can't cause corrosion. Joints are recreated the way Bentley specifies.
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Deep gloss, Mulliner colors and two-tone paint
Bentley's palette is wide, and Mulliner can create colors to order. Long panels and high gloss make every difference visible.
Two-tone finishes
Two-tone cars have a precise dividing line between colors. A repair across that line is masked to follow the factory split exactly, and each color is matched on its own.
Gloss and texture
A deep gloss shows texture as well as color. After painting, the surface is finished so the repaired panel reflects light the same way as the rest of the car.
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Grilles, brightwork and lamps
Matrix grilles and chrome
Bentley grilles, window surrounds and chrome trim are assessed piece by piece. Some trim can be refinished, some has to be replaced, depending on the material and the damage.
Headlights
Recent Bentleys use complex LED headlights with a cut-crystal design. After a front impact we inspect the lamps and their mounting points before deciding between repair and replacement.
Sensors and calibration
Radar, cameras and parking sensors sit in the bumpers and grille. When Bentley requires calibration after a repair, it's done by a dealer or calibration specialist and listed in your plan.
Model guide
Bentley models and how they're built
A guide to the Bentleys we expect to see and their construction. The exact build always comes from the VIN.
Continental GT and GTC
- 2003 to 2018
- First and second generations: steel-based bodies with aluminum panels.
- 2018 to 2024
- Third generation: aluminum and steel, superformed aluminum body sides and a composite luggage lid.
- 2024 onward
- Fourth generation, with a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Flying Spur
- Flying Spur (2019 onward)
- Aluminum and steel on a platform shared with Porsche; hybrid versions available.
- Earlier Flying Spur
- Steel-based body shared with the earlier Continental family.
Bentayga
- Bentayga, Bentayga EWB
- Aluminum and steel on a platform shared with Audi and Lamborghini.
- Bentayga Hybrid
- Plug-in hybrid with a high-voltage battery.
Older and limited models
- Mulsanne, Arnage, Azure, Brooklands
- Older flagships with their own materials; assessed individually.
- Mulliner coachbuilt cars
- Very low production; parts and procedures confirmed case by case.
Construction notes are general summaries. Bentley's repair information for your exact car is what the repair follows.
Good to know
Before you book a Bentley repair
Hybrid Bentleys
The Bentayga Hybrid, Flying Spur Hybrid and the latest Continental GT carry high-voltage systems. Bentley's procedures set how the system is made safe and inspected after an impact; we explain what applies to your car.
Bentley-specific parts
Even on a shared platform, body panels, lamps and trim are Bentley parts. We order by VIN, confirm availability before giving you a timeline and use OEM parts wherever Bentley requires them.
Inspection
What we check on every Bentley
Photos show what's visible. These checks happen at the in-person inspection, before a repair plan is written.
- Material of each damaged panel, including superformed aluminum and composite parts
- Feature lines and panel gaps along the body sides and doors
- Grille, chrome trim and window surrounds
- Headlight and tail-light units and their mounting points
- Radar, camera and parking-sensor mounts
- Paint layers, gloss and the panels a match needs, including two-tone splits
Repair cost guide
What Bentley repairs cost: planning ranges
These are the ranges from our repair cost guide for a Bentley. They help you plan; they are not a quote. Year, model, materials and hidden damage can move the final price, which follows an inspection.
| Repair | Planning range |
|---|---|
| Small dent, paint not damaged | $400 to $1,500 |
| Scratches, scuffs or a dent that needs paint | $1,500 to $4,000 |
| Bumper repair or replacement | $3,000 to $8,000 |
| Door, fender or quarter-panel damage | $4,000 to $12,000 |
| Major collision or structural damage | $15,000 to $50,000+ |
| Hail damage | $6,000 to $20,000+ |
| Full respray or color change | $15,000 to $40,000+ |
Low-volume parts, carbon or aluminum construction, bespoke finishes and model-specific procedures can change the number fast. Final pricing follows an inspection; confirm tax and all inclusions in your written estimate. Ranges last reviewed October 2026.
Compare repair types in the cost guideHow it works
How a Bentley repair works with us
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Send photos
Photos of the damage, the year and model, and the VIN if you have it. We reply with a free first estimate. You can do this today.
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In-person inspection
From January 2027, at our Round Rock workshop. On a Bentley, we first identify the panel materials and how far the damage runs along the body lines. Structural damage is measured on our frame bench against factory dimensions.
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Written repair plan
Repair method, parts and paint, written down before you authorize anything. OEM parts wherever the manufacturer requires them. Driver-assist calibrations are done by a dealer or calibration specialist and listed in the plan.
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Repair and handover
Repairs follow the manufacturer's procedures. Color is read with a spectrophotometer and sprayed in our paint booth, and you review the finished car with us before you take it home.
Insurance claim?
In Texas you choose the repair shop, not your insurer. We are independent, not part of an insurer's direct repair program. We write the supplements and push for OEM parts where the manufacturer requires them. How we handle claims
Warranty and timing
Warranty terms are given in writing before any work starts. Parts lead times vary by model, so we confirm timing once parts are ordered rather than promising a date up front.
Bentley repair questions
What is superformed aluminum?
It's aluminum shaped while hot, using air pressure to form it over a tool. It lets Bentley make large panels with crisp lines. Those lines are hard to restore once creased, so superformed panels are often replaced rather than reshaped after significant damage.
Can you match a Mulliner color?
We start from the paint code and build details, read your car with a spectrophotometer and spray test cards before painting. Special colors take more preparation, which is why we plan them before the car arrives.
Does my Bentley share parts with Porsche or Audi?
Some platform components are shared within the Volkswagen Group, but the body, lamps, trim and paint are Bentley's own. We order every part by VIN.
Can scratched chrome trim be repaired?
It depends on the part. Some brightwork can be refinished; other pieces are replaced. We assess each piece and show you the options in the written plan.
Is Agnelli Bodyworks a Bentley-approved repairer?
No. We're independent and don't claim Bentley approval or certification. We follow Bentley's repair information and use OEM parts where it requires them.
Should I claim minor damage on insurance?
That's your decision. We can give you a written estimate first, so you can compare it with your deductible before you open a claim.
